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Category: Happy House

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Celebrate Good Times!

Posted on November 21, 2014 by Mrs Gray / 0 Comment

My sweet husband put together quite the shindig last night–complete with a toast full of tears and most of my favorite people. We have amazing friends who...

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Being Mom

Posted on September 29, 2014 by Mrs Gray / 0 Comment

It’s school birthday party day! I usually feel like making lunches is the epitome of “being Mom,” but hosting a classroom birthday party defin...

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Just Another Manic Monday

Posted on September 15, 2014 by Mrs Gray / 1 Comment

A while back I promised I was not going to turn this place into a giant list. I don’t think I’ve done a very good job of that. Apparently I’m ...

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F I V E

Posted on September 5, 2014 by Mrs Gray / 0 Comment

1. I had every intention of posting a first day of school interview with Baby Gray this week. I’m not sure how that got away from me. I’ll aim for a...

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End of Year Wrap-Up

Posted on May 15, 2014 by Mrs Gray / 2 Comments

At the beginning of the school year, I did a little interview with Baby Gray about his day. It seemed only fitting to wrap it up the same way (albeit much more ...

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Bittersweet Ending

Posted on May 14, 2014 by Mrs Gray / 0 Comment

We ended the school year with a short program, family time, and a play day at school. I honestly can’t believe the year is already over–it seems lik...

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You Rock!

Posted on May 7, 2014 by Mrs Gray / 4 Comments

One of Baby Gray’s favorite things to do is decorate rocks. Why not oblige and let him create what he loves while giving a great big thank you to his teac...

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kas-ka-ron-ez

Posted on April 16, 2014 by Mrs Gray / 3 Comments

Baby Gray has been all about cascarones this Easter season. So, naturally, we had to figure out a little treat for his class so he could share some. I have had ...

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My Monday

Posted on March 3, 2014 by Mrs Gray / 0 Comment

Oh, Monday. You’re so good to me. A happy boy, productivity, some me time. Since Baby Gray was born, Monday has been my day to get prepared and be product...

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Turkey Time!

Posted on November 20, 2013 by Mrs Gray / 3 Comments

It’s fall party day! Our boy is off to school with his handiwork to share with his friends! I love when he climbs up next to me at the counter to help. We...

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Hi, I’m Jolie…

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Wife to Josh, mama to Hays (7), hopeful adoptive mama, and Jesus lover. I founded Purpose Box in July of 2014. I'm all about open sunroofs and coffee dates. Welcome to my space; have a click around. I hope you feel loved, encouraged, and empowered.

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There were days I wondered if he’d ever start pl There were days I wondered if he’d ever start playing to win. Now look at him: sheathing his sword on strike three. 😂
Baseball weekends are the best weekends. Lessons Baseball weekends are the best weekends.

Lessons learned. Memories made. Work put in.

Baseball is a big part of our story, and we are so glad to be able to share it with the boy.
All the Mother’s Day things—grateful for my mo All the Mother’s Day things—grateful for my mom and the ones who call me mom and the places I get to fill in the gaps and the hurt and the waiting and the in between. 

It’s a day of balance and challenge and so many emotions and thoughts. Where ever you fall on the Mother’s Day spectrum, I hope your day was just what you needed.
From band to the baseball field and back again. B From band to the baseball field and back again.

Big day yesterday with 1s in both band competitions and a 2-0 day on the field. 

Today didn’t go the way we wanted on the diamond, but that’s a big part of the game.

I don’t want to remove the failure because it’s part of life. It’s what helps us grow. We don’t grow when life is easy and comfortable. Growth comes from working through the hard and getting better—not just in baseball but in life. 

Full disclosure: it is a lot more fun when we win, though. 🙃 Grateful for these boys and this team to grow with.
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